Find Exercise Equipment, Videos, Gyms, and Exercise Programs http://www.exercise.com/ 2010 Exercise.com The word "exercise" scares a lot of people.  It sounds hard.  It reminds people of sweating, and soreness, and general physical discomfort.  It sounds like work.  And, because no one really likes to work more than they have to, it often gets w... http://www.exercise.com/article/exercise-vs-activityits-time-to-start-moving Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:40:58 -0700 http://www.exercise.com/article/exercise-vs-activityits-time-to-start-moving   Today, many people look to more active lifestyle goals in order to feel a sense of accomplishment.  It is this desire to be active and the need to feel "engaged" which causes most to look towards competitive activities to drive them to begin ... http://www.exercise.com/article/the-end-of-traditional-marathon-training Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:04:49 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/the-end-of-traditional-marathon-training Nutrition Basics: Carbs – Friend or Foe?   I’m not a big logo t-shirt gal, but I have to say, if I was going to spend money on one, it would be this:  “I ♥ Carbs�.   Carbohydrates have been given a seriously bad rap. Really, since... http://www.exercise.com/article/nutrition-basics-carbs---friends-or-foe Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:50:34 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/nutrition-basics-carbs---friends-or-foe When we think about exercise, our minds typically turn to one, maybe two specific types of activity or perhaps a state-of-being.  In actuality, scientists have identified 5 primary components of physical fitness.  These components represent the ... http://www.exercise.com/article/the-5-components-of-physical-fitness Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:23:42 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/the-5-components-of-physical-fitness Well, another year has come to an end and needless to say, many have struggled in many ways this past year. Whether it was financial, physical, emotional or other you have made it through. Without sounding cliche 2010 brings a new opportunity to r... http://www.exercise.com/article/simple-solutions Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:32:45 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/simple-solutions We hear the term "core" an awful lot in the gyms, magazines and on TV.  But what is the core?  What does it do?  Is it important to know about, or is it just another fad designed to sell products and services?  All of these are common and impo... http://www.exercise.com/article/get-to-know-your-core Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:23:28 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/get-to-know-your-core I've been around this game a long time and have tried nearly every workout imaginable and had some great results with some and nothing with others. Yesterday I was doing a "normal workout" for me that included chest and shoulders. I did three exe... http://www.exercise.com/article/brevity--the-key-to-building-great-body Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:20:07 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/brevity--the-key-to-building-great-body Finding a personal trainer is simple, finding the one that's right for you is not quite so easy.  Most would agree that people are as unique and varied as the sands in the oceans.  As humans we all have a great number of similar features and per... http://www.exercise.com/article/finding-the-best-trainer-for-you Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:46:57 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/finding-the-best-trainer-for-you Over the past few years the TRX Suspension Trainer has gained in popularity, and rightly so!  This very unique piece of training equipment was developed at just the right time and has been just what the fitness and athletic performance industr... http://www.exercise.com/article/trx-give-you-unlimited-training-options Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:51:18 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/trx-give-you-unlimited-training-options I came to truly understand the significance of the saying, “You are what you eat�, when I started competing in figure in 2003. For the first time in my life, I began to look at what I ingested on a very specific level, out of necessity at firs... http://www.exercise.com/article/nutrition-basics-proteins-ndash-the-building-blocks-of-lean-muscle Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:25:04 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/nutrition-basics-proteins-ndash-the-building-blocks-of-lean-muscle There are an ton of great resistance training methods, principles and theories.  Each one is used at various times in your workout or program.  By identifying your favorite training principles, you can begin to combine them within your workout t... http://www.exercise.com/article/combine-principles-for-maximum-muscle Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:30:37 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/combine-principles-for-maximum-muscle Every person I come across wants to be fit.  I don't think I've ever encountered a person who enjoyed being unfit and preferred that over having a fit, vibrant and healthy body.  Even though the desire for fitness is so common, the attainment o... http://www.exercise.com/article/6-ingredients-for-fitness Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:59:38 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/6-ingredients-for-fitness High intensity interval punching is a fantastic way to kick up the calorie burn, work the entire body including the abdominals, and maximize fat burning. Punching drills are easy to integrate into your workout. They can be used as a stand alone me... http://www.exercise.com/article/punch-your-way-to-fat-loss Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:47:26 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/punch-your-way-to-fat-loss Of course everyone wants to know the answer to this question.  The answer is one we often do not want to hear and certainly don't want to do.  But here it is...   Behavior Modification   Yep!  That's it.  More specifically, modifying behav... http://www.exercise.com/article/what-makes-you-thin Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:41:28 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/what-makes-you-thin Anyone who has been working out for a significant and steady time period knows that inevitably you will encounter a results "plateau".  All we mean by this is that progress toward whatever goal you are training to achieve seemingly stops.  There... http://www.exercise.com/article/breakthrough-plateaus-with-continuous-tension Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:37:15 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/breakthrough-plateaus-with-continuous-tension Life nowadays has a way of getting in the way of our health if we let it. It’s so easy to get caught up in the fast pace of the world around us. What with moms and dads both working, kids involved in every activity under the sun, it’s hard to ... http://www.exercise.com/article/meal-timing---staying-ahead-of-the-quotcurvequot Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:03:42 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/meal-timing---staying-ahead-of-the-quotcurvequot For decades people have been asking, "should kids lift weights"?  Fortunately for us, modern science along with scores of health, fitness and human development organizations have come to a rather firm conclusion.  The answer you will find from ... http://www.exercise.com/article/should-kids-lift-weights Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:52:31 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/should-kids-lift-weights The Quality Training Principle is one often used by people engaged in competitive sport and competition.  It is also used by people wanting to improve their physique and take their fitness level up a notch.  In a nutshell, the Quality Training P... http://www.exercise.com/article/gain-muscle-amp-burn-calories---quality-training-principle Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:51:23 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/gain-muscle-amp-burn-calories---quality-training-principle Holiday Fit Tips It's so easy to become caught in the hustle and bustle of the season. Take time to make sure you are energized and on your best game each day, and you will make the most of this joyous time of year. To follow are a few handy ... http://www.exercise.com/article/holiday-fit-tips Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:55:14 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/holiday-fit-tips   As a fitness and nutrition professional, I get to work with all walks of life – male and female, young and old, seasoned athletes and casual exercisers, of all different ethnic backgrounds. I love the diversity in helping people address thei... http://www.exercise.com/article/food-is-your-fuel---a-new-way-to-look-at-eating Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:48:09 -0800 http://www.exercise.com/article/food-is-your-fuel---a-new-way-to-look-at-eating